NORTON SHORES, MI – Norton Shores is urging motorists to use caution while traveling through the intersection of Sherman Boulevard and Huizenga Street as work crews work to repair a water main break in the vicinity.

The city's Department of Public Works had closed traffic along the southerly eastbound lane of Sherman Boulevard as of 12:43 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.

Earlier Monday, work crews responded to a water main break at the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and Valley Street. The disruption prompted a partial closure on southerly east bound lane of East Broadway Avenue.

The causes of the two breaks remain unknown and service restoration estimates are not available at this time.

Publics Works Director Jerry Bartoszek said earlier this month that the breaks are common during the winter time due to temperature changes.

He said frost can shift the position of fragile water pipes and cause disruptions. Older pipes made of cast iron material are especially prone to breakage compared to newer ductile pipes, he said.